(26) Vacancies in Sales and Marketing

The Book of African Records is a proudly African, innovative and growing organisation. We
collect records about Africa and Africans and use these as a positive change agent against
stereotypical coverage of Africa in the global media. In conjunction with other local and
reputable partners, we are developing a new and technology-centered commercial product
to be initially run in communities around Harare, mainly for the benefit of community
businesses, SMEs and entrepreneurs.

This notice is a call for applications from suitably qualified individuals to join the sales and
marketing team of this new and exciting product. This involves field deployment into
suburbs forging business relationships with targeted businesses.
Candidates must be ambitious, goal-oriented, articulate and persuasive. Earnings and
allowances are to be on a commission basis.

Qualifications
- A university degree or polytechnic diploma relevant to sales and marketing
- Demonstrable computer skills for Microsoft Office products (Excel and Word)
- Less than 35 years of age
- Residency in Harare
- Foreign experience is an added advantage whilst a personal culture of punctuality is a
must.

To apply
Interested individuals must send their Curriculum Vitae to:
recruiter@bookofafricanrecords.org

Application deadline: 5pm on 6 December 2013

Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.

Vacancy : Senior Information/Communications Officer

Reporting to: Team Leader, Monitoring and Evaluation

Location: Harare

Purpose
To act as a communications centre for the organization through management of all
communications and publicity instruments, coordination and production of publicity
materials. To build and maintain a positive organizational image and ensure effective
information dissemination on all organizational projects and activities.

Main duties
- Maintain and manage the organisation’s management information system in close
liaison with the M&E team Leader
- To ensure accurate and timely documentation of the organisation’s activities and
projects
- Participate in the creation and maintenance of strategic Networks with partners in order
to facilitate efficient learning and information dissemination
- Undertake research to aid in the production of project proposals and service delivery
improvements
- Coordinate the production of annual, progress and donor reports to update
stakeholders on progress made and projects undertaken by the organization
- Maintain and update the organization’s website in order to increase stakeholder access
to information and project the right image
- Undertake public relations work and liaise with media organizations for effective
publicity
- Manage the library in order to ensure implementation of efficient systems and ease of
access by all stakeholders to library materials
- Synthesize and package information for production of newsletters, news briefs,
manuals, posters, technical publications, policy briefs and videos etc)
- Organize special events, such as press conferences, exhibitions, open days, tours etc to
publicise the organisation’s projects and activities
- Maintain regular liaison with research institutes and information centres and other
information sources nationally, regionally and internationally on topics relevant to the
organisation’s goals and objectives
- Represent the organisation at meetings and other events with the aim of providing
relevant information on the activities of the organization and promoting the work of the
organization.

Qualifications and requirements
- BSc. Degree in Communications, Natural Sciences Journalism, Environment, Agriculture,
Rural Development or Community Based Natural Resources Management. A Masters degree
will be an advantage
- 5 years experience in Communications, Documentation, Environmental reporting or
editing, in an NGO and Rural Development environment
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Excellent analytical and documentation skills
- Experience in public relations and communications management
- Excellent knowledge of English. Working knowledge of Shona/Ndebele is an advantage

To apply
Please send your application and CV to email address: info@safire.co.zw

Application deadline: 6 December 2013

Vacancy : Ecologist

Ecologist

Location: Bulawayo

Basic job function
Implementing procedures for ecological monitoring and natural resource management for
application in project areas as well as plan and implement special projects within the
organisation ensuring that gender and HIV/AIDS related issues are an integral aspect for
such.

Main duties
- Design procedures and conduct resource inventories, evaluations, audits and
assessments for forest and woodland-based resources
- Supporting rural communities develop and implement Natural resources Management
(NRM) that contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation
- Facilitate development and implementation of adaptive management procedures for
natural resources management and utilization
- Design and implement ecological monitoring systems including determination and
monitoring of extraction rates and resource stocking levels for sustainable harvesting
regimes
- Developing procedures and implementing ecological impact evaluations
- Undertake livelihood analysis for forest based enterprises
- Compile and distribute as appropriate, clear and concise technical progress reports by
agreed dates
- Prepare for and facilitate appropriate training in community based natural resources
management
- Organize, conduct and participate in meetings and workshops on sustainable use of
natural resources.

Qualifications and requirements
- BSc. Degree in Biological Sciences, Ecology, Environment, Rural Development or Natural
Resources Management
- 3 years relevant working experience after graduation plus experience in statistical
analysis, and natural resource management. Hands on experience in community
development work and GIS mapping will be an added advantage
- Working knowledge of Shona/Ndebele and Shangaan is an advantage

To apply
Please send your application and CV to email address: info@safire.co.zw

Application deadline: 6 December 2013

Vacancy : Field Agriculture Assistant

Location: Malipati, Chiredzi

Reporting to: Team Leader, Agriculture and Market Linkages

Responsible for: Supporting communities in the implementation of sustainable agricultural
practices for climate mitigation and adaptation.

Main duties
- Provide technical advice to stakeholders and communities in nutrition gardening,
conservation farming
- Train contact farmers and participating farmers in conservation farming, agronomy and
natural pest control
- Facilitate establishment of conservation farming demonstration plots
- Monitor Farmer-to-Farmer extension and training in conservation farming techniques
- Provide relevant support towards establishment of community nutrition gardens
- Organize regular meetings with the Environmental Sub Committees, farming community
and other stakeholders involved in project implementation within the project sites
- Facilitate establishment of seed banks for open pollinated varieties by the communities
- Prepare and produce training materials (manuals, notes) progress reports and
occasional technical papers on issues related to the organisation’s work in order to build
capacity and transfer skills to the community
- Assist in organizing and conducting field days, agriculture shows and seed fairs
- Supervise community workers
- Prepare monthly progress reports

Qualifications and requirements
- BSc. Degree in Agriculture, Ecology, Environment, Rural Development Natural Resources
Management
- 2 years relevant working experience after graduation plus experience. Hands on
experience in community development work will be an added advantage
- Working knowledge of Ndebele and/or Shangaan is an advantage.

To apply
Please send your application and CV to email address: info@safire.co.zw

Application deadline: 6 December 2013

Vacancy : Associate Professor/Senior lecturer/Lecturer

Africa University, an International Pan African and United Methodist Church Related
Institution in Zimbabwe invite applications from suitably qualified and well experienced
persons to fill the following positions:

Associate Professor/Senior lecturer/Lecturer

Preferably with a relevant PHD to teach in the following areas:
-Tourism and Hospitality
-Agribusiness
-Agricultural Engineering
-Animal Science
-Natural Resources management
-Soil Science
-Human Rights

To apply
Applications together with CV, copies of certified certificates, academic transcripts and at
least three names of referees with their e-mail and postal addresses should be forwarded
to:
Assistant Registrar, Personnel and Administration, Africa University, PO Box 1320, Mutare,
Zimbabwe
Or email: arpa@fricau.edu
Application deadline: 21 December 2013
For more information visit our website at www.africau.edu

Vacancy : Director Information and Public Affairs

Africa University, an International Pan African and United Methodist Church Related
Institution in Zimbabwe invite applications from suitably qualified and well experienced
persons to fill the following positions:

Director Information and Public Affairs

Reports to: The Vice Chancellor

Main purpose of the position
The main purpose of the position is to promote, protect and enhance the mission, goals,
image and the development of the institution by information sharing, event management,
fund raising, and marketing and effective public relations management.

Requirements
A minimum of a Master’s degree in social sciences (Journalism, Public Relations, Corporate
Communications)
Experience
5 Year’s experience in Journalism, Public Relations, Corporate Communications and
managerial experience

To apply
Applications together with CV, copies of certified certificates, academic transcripts and at
least three names of referees with their e-mail and postal addresses should be forwarded
to:

Assistant Registrar, Personnel and Administration, Africa University, PO Box 1320, Mutare,
Zimbabwe

Or email: arpa@fricau.edu

Application deadline: 21 December 2013

For more information visit our website at www.africau.edu

Vacancy : Finance Officer

UZ-UCSF Collaborative Research Programme on behalf of The International Training and
Education Center for Health (I-TECH) is seeking for suitably trained and qualified applicants
to fill the position of Finance Officer in Harare.

I-TECH is collaboration between the University of Washington and the University of
California, San Francisco and is a center in the University of Washington’s Department of
Global Health with offices throughout Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean.

Qualifications and experience
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting or ACCA or equivalent
- At least 5 years experience of which two years must be in the Not For Profit
environment
- Good knowledge and experience with Accounting Software such as SAGE ERP 1000
accounting system
- Demonstrated skills in budgeting, contract management, implementing financial policies
and procedures and compiling management reports for decision making
- Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, decision-making, organizational and
communication skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively in a demanding environment
- Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively and independently
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, and close attention to detail
- Computer skills including SAGE, MS Office packages, and related applications
- Experience working with the Government of Zimbabwe, USG funded programs, CDC and
related NGOs
- Good command of English, both oral and written, is required

Responsibilities
The incumbent will be responsible for:
- Working with the I-TECH Country Director and her team in the compilation and
preparation of annual budgets and related budget justifications working closely with the
Senior Grant Analyst
- Preparing monthly invoices and other documentation for reimbursements and required
trackers according to set timelines
- Drafting, implementing and monitoring of all financial policies and procedures in full
compliance with all laws and regulations affecting day to day activities of UZ-UCSF/I-
TECH
- Providing timely financial reports for reviewing before they are sent to I-TECH Head
Office
- Effecting e-banking transactions and follow up on documentation sent to the bank for
payments and reviewing all payment computations for accuracy, completeness, correct
classification and validity
- Addressing all I-TECH’s financial administration and clerical needs and working closely
with the UZ-UCSF Admin team for all the relevant sections.

To apply
Interested candidates should forward four (4) copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae with
a covering letter, certified copies of academic and professional certificates to the below
mentioned address.

The Human Resources & Logistics Manager
UZ-UCSF Collaborative Research Programme
15 Phillips Avenue
Belgravia
Harare

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Canvassing candidates will be disqualified.

Application deadline: 11 December 2013

Vacancy : Assistant Project Manager

Roles and responsibilities will include writing reports, database management and the
management of field staff. The applicant will also be required to assist with elements of
field-based research.

Post requirements
- Minimum MSc
- Demonstrated field-research experience
- Computer literacy and GIS skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a remote environment with limited social
contact
- Excellent leadership skills
- Sound knowledge of African wild dog conservation
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Confident public speaker

Salary $300 per month.

To apply
Interested applicants should send a CV and letter of motivation to:
rosemary@africanwildlifeconservationfund.org
Application deadline: 2 December 2013

Vacancy :Procurement and Logistics Officer:

PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival,
HIV and reproductive health, malaria and child survival. Working in partnership within the
public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the market, PSI provides life-
saving products, clinical services and behaviour change communications that empower the
world’s most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.

PSI’s seeks qualified candidates to apply for the position of Procurement & Logistics Officer
at PSI Head Office in Harare. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the incumbent is
responsible for the following tasks and activities:

Duties and responsibilities
- Procurement of health and non-health commodities, packaging, promotional materials,
consumables and services for the organization
- Solicits for and evaluates quotation from foreign and local suppliers and compiles
comprehensive bid analysis
- Negotiates for the best value for money (price, quality, delivery and payment terms)
- Prepares purchase orders via an ERP system and ensures that they are duly approved
prior to confirming orders to vendors
- Updates user departments about the status if their orders up to delivery; in a timely
manner
- Manages vendor/supplier accounts, through facilitating payments, conducting vendor
site/factory visits and handling supplier performance related issues
- Draws up and manages contracts for goods and service providers
- Tracks, follows up & expedites purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods and
services
- Provides information to the Procurement Manager, for use in compiling management
reports, and provides data for budgeting and decision making
- Handles and facilitates customs clearance of imported goods through ZIMRA, in liaison
with donors such as USAID, DFID and other relevant stakeholders
- Arranges for secure, safe and cost affective storage of goods wherever necessary
- Ensure all transactions are done in a transparent manner and with integrity to uphold
the image of the organization

Qualifications and experience
- Relevant Degree or HND in Purchasing & Supply Management/Logistics or equivalent
- Membership of a relevant professional body such as CIPS or CILT a definite advantage
- At least 3 years procurement experience in an NGO or Social/Health sector
- Computer skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ERP and ability to troubleshoot
- Valid, clean driver’s licence is an added advantage

To apply
Application letters together with detailed CVs, clearly stating position applied for in the
subject line should be sent to: recruitment@psi-zim.co.zw or submitted to: Director,
Human Resources & Administration, Population Services International, Block E, Emerald
Office Park, 30 The Chase West, Emerald Hill, Harare.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline: 8 November 2013

Vacancy :Marketing and Industrial Liaison Officer

Young Africa is a charity, founded in 1998 and started operations at its main centre in
Chitungwiza in 2001. The organization opened a satellite centre in Epworth in 2006. The
mission of YA is empowerment of less-privileged young people (aged 15-25) through a
range of programmes aimed at imparting skills of the mind and hands to promote self-
reliance and skills of the heart to promote responsible living among young people.
YA centres are run on a franchise business model where local entrepreneurs participate in
the work of YA through leasing a fully-equipped workshop from which they produce for
profit while contributing to the vision of YA by taking part in the training of young people in
the various trades available at YA which include Motor Maintenance, Welding, Carpentry,
Machine shop Engineering, Leatherworks, Cosmetology, Catering, Dressmaking, Panel
Beating and Spray Painting, Commercial Courses including computer literacy training. The
centres also have Secondary Schools and Crèches. YA prepares young people for self-
employment and for entry into the formal job market.

As part of its strategy for 2014, YA intends to strengthen its work through
- Increased student enrolment in all departments/trades to widen its reach to increased
number of beneficiaries
- Strengthen its linkages/partnership with industry (both formal and informal sectors) for
purposes of facilitating on-the job training/attachments and job placements for its
graduates
- Secure markets for its range of products and services (produced/offered by SMEs
operating within its franchise model)
- Conducting regular market surveys to inform both its curriculum and programme
planning/review processes
To achieve this, YA seeks to recruit a Marketing and Industrial Liaison Officer. Working
with and reporting to the YA administration and franchisees/YA business partners, the
incumbent is required to perform the following duties:
- Lead/facilitate a process of designing a marketing and business development strategy
for the YA
- Executing the marketing strategy and coordinating the efforts of related functions
(training, production units, micro enterprise development, youth development) to ensure
they are aligned to marketing and business development strategy
- Preparing time bound marketing work plans with measurable deliverables and reporting
on progress regularly to the coordinating committee
- Conducting periodic market research surveys, prepare research reports and present
reports to coordinating committee
- Sourcing and negotiating for contracts for businesses operating at YA and working with
these to ensure that such relationships are maintained
- Liaising with all functionaries to ensure that all products and services are responsive to
market needs
- Looking out for, preparing a calendar of events that present opportunities for YA to
market its products and representing the school at such events
- Handle all public relations activities of YA in liaison with Director
- Designing advertising materials and distributing them accordingly
- Sourcing for places for industrial/on-the-job training for trainees from all courses/
trades taught at YA as well as job placement for graduates
- Market YA’s conference facilities and ensure adequate business and viability for this
and other SBUs
- Source for financial support for YA’s festivals (Sports and Arts), liaising closely with
Youth Development Office
- Engage other charities to ensure that the hostel facility is always fully utilized
- Any other duties as assigned by the coordinating committee

This position suits a person with the following qualifications and experience:
- At least a degree in Marketing/Business Studies with a major in marketing/public
relations
- At least 5 years of traceable marketing experience in a Small Enterprise Development
(SED) projects/Vocational Education projects/Informal sector market linkage projects or
any related projects
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral), confident, presentable and quick
to grasp new things
- Highly creative, self-driven, results-oriented and dynamic person who is driven by a
desire to make a difference
- A person looking for an opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of less privileged
young people in an interesting, diverse, complex, busy and challenging field of work
- Highly committed and can work with minimal supervision
- Computer literate (Word, Power-Point, Database and Page Maker or Microsoft
Publisher)
- Familiarity with at least four of the following products/trades (leather, carpentry, metal,
motor, catering, clothing) and the target market will be an added advantage
- A clean class 4 driver’s license

To apply
Interested persons must email their applications to: youngafricajobs@gmail.com
Applications must include the following
- Motivation letter (not more than 2 pages) stating why you feel you are the best
candidate for this job, date of availability, previous salary and preferred salary
- Scanned copies of academic qualifications
- Detailed CV, with at least 3 contactable references (only of those that can confirm your
marketing skills, experience and achievements)

Application deadline: 1 November 2013 (4pm)

Vacancy: Driver

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting
difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear
from you. For 60 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and
territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest
provider of vacancies for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition,
good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls and the protection
of children from violence, exploitation and AIDS.

Major tasks to be accomplished
The successful candidate will be reporting to the WASH Specialist and Administrative
Assistant (Transport), will provide support services to the Office. This includes:
- Driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and
collection of mail, documents and other items
- Meeting official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs
formalities
- Carrying out day to day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, check oil, water, battery,
brakes, tyres and ensures that the fuel tanks are filled
- Arranging for repairs and ensuring that the vehicle is kept clean
- Recording and logging trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, greasing,
vehicle details as per set guidelines
- Provide administrative support including filing, photocopying, messengerial,
arrangements for meetings
- Ensuring that based on organisational rules and regulations, the appropriate steps
required are taken in case of involvement in an accident

Qualifications and competencies
- Completion of Secondary education; Clean Class 2 driver’s licence; knowledge of
driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair
- A Valid Defensive Driving Certificate is required
- First Aid Certificate is an added advantage
- At least 5 years’ work experience as a driver and a safe driving record
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment
- Background/familiarity with emergency an added advantage

To apply
If you have experience of working in a similar capacity, meet the above profile and want to
make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send your
application letter and Curriculum Vitae quoting vacancy notice number to the following
address:
Human resources Manager
(Vacancy Notice No. Zim/2013:2)
UNICEF, 6 Fairbridge Avenue,
P.O. Box 1250
Belgravia, Harare
Or email: hararevacancies@unicef.org
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline: 15 September 2013

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and staff. Well-qualified candidates,
particularly women are especially encouraged to apply.

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Vacancy: Trust Coordinator

The KAITE-Trust is a not for profit organisation whose activities serve small-scale farmers
and wild collectors. Main activities are: training in organic farming and sustainable wild
collection; input provision; mobile payment methods; certification; ABS, market linkage
through partners.

The Trust Coordinator, reporting to the Board, is responsible for leading effective
programming in KAITE-Trust Zimbabwe, will ensure that the programme is of excellent
technical quality, attracts significant donor funding and contributes significantly to social
and economic development of small scale farmers and wild collectors in Zimbabwe. The
post holder shall also be in charge of implementing all activities of the Trust and shall
contribute to the development of the organisation’s strategic direction and to its policy
formulation.

Key accountabilities
- Lead the development of the programmatic aspect of the strategic plan and the
strategic and conceptual plan for the organization
- Operations, Strategy and Finance
- Provides executive oversight of all Trust Activities, manages day to day operations and
assures a smooth and functioning and efficient Trust
- Ensures program quality and organisational stability through development and
implementation of standards and controls, systems procedures, operational research and
regular monitoring and evaluation
- Prepares and manages operating budgets
- Ensures that the KAITE-Trust Coordinator position is fully financed by new projects
- Trust Development
- Participates actively in identifying, cultivating and soliciting donor prospects
- Establishes relationship of KAITE-Trust with the donor community through individual
meetings and presentations at the monthly meetings of the agricultural, IDP, and other
groupings
- Ensures compliance with local and international law
- Helps create marketing and publicity tools for Trust (website, power point etc)
- Project Management
- Ensures good relationships with partners through timely reporting and good
communication with donors
- Establishes systems and procedures for financial and admin reporting
- Sets project scorecards for each project

Minimum requirements
- Master’s degree in Development Studies or Social Sciences or relevant thematic
discipline
- At least 10 years NGO experience in programme development and implementation at a
full time in-country context including at least 6 years at a senior management level
- Superior thematic strategy, project proposal, reporting and technical paper writing skills
- A superior track record of delivery of multi-year, multi-site programmes with significant
budgets
- Conversant with current thematic issues and debates in Zimbabwe.

To apply
Send a motivation letter stating your remuneration expectations and detailing your
experience in each of the key accountabilities above and a CV to: info@kaite.biz

Application deadline: 14 September 2013 (5pm)

Only invitations will be sent out and there will be no receipt of acknowledgement.

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Vacancy : Project Officer

- You will assist and help capacity build communities, partner organisations and local
institutions to manage a full range of public health promotion activities. Must have good
understanding of the key urban food security issues, preferably food voucher distributions
and gardening activities.

- Candidates will have relevant academic qualifications in any discipline relating to public
and/or environmental health, social work and community development. Good knowledge of
and significant experience in health promotion and management, social work and
community development, particularly relating to poor rural and urban communities, with at
least 2 years’ practical experience in public health promotion is also required.

To find out more about this role and to apply online, visit www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs and
quote reference INT6497 . This position is open for both internal and external candidates.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application deadline: 13 September 2013

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Vacancy : Project Lawyer

A vacancy has arisen in a local NGO for the post of a Project Lawyer based in Bulawayo.

Required personal information is as follows
- Degree in Law
- Registered Legal Practitioner with at least one year experience in civil and criminal
litigation
- Strong background in project and financial management
- Good communication skills, co-ordination, monitoring and evaluation skills
- Computer skills (PowerPoint, word etc)
- Should be fluent in Ndebele
- A valid driver’s licence is a must

To apply
Applicants to email their detailed curriculum vitae to: projectofficerbyo@gmail.com and
produce original copies of their certificates during the interview.
Application deadline: 13 September 2013

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Vacancy : Drivers (2)

  Operating Base: Harare and Plumtree

Type of contract Harare: Fixed term one (1) year
Type of contract Plumtree: Fixed term one (1) year three (3) months

Oxfam purpose
To work with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering

Country purpose
To significantly reduce poverty, inequality and suffering amongst the poor and marginalised
in Zimbabwe, Oxfam will, by working primarily through Partners, focus on:
- Meeting humanitarian needs
- Strengthening local capacities
- Enabling communities
In addition to developing and supporting the strategic and operational capacity of our
Partners, we will build alliances and knowledge networks, undertake research and analysis
to inform decision making and influence local and global policy makers to facilitate and
leverage change.

Team purpose
To provide a professional, business focused finance, logistics and administrative
management service, delivering a proactive solutions based approach for resolving issues
and ensuring that the operational business requirements are effectively managed to deliver
organisational results, which are focused on developing capacity and expertise in partner
organisations.

Job purpose
To drive Oxfam vehicles in a responsible manner ensuring the safety of both the passengers
and the vehicles and to perform a variety of associated tasks delivering a superior level of
service and support

To apply
Interested candidates, kindly forward your application letter and CV to hrzim@oxfam.org.uk
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application deadline: 13 September 2013

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Vacancy : WASH Project Officer

HEKS – EPER is seeking applications from suitable candidates to fill the above recently
created position covering Matabeleland South province.

HEKS which stands for Hilfswerk des Evangelischen Kirchen Schweiz (the aid organisation
for the Protestant Church of Switzerland) is based in Zurich. It has an office for French
speaking Switzerland in Laussane. The French abbreviation is EPER – Entraide Protestant
Suisse.

HEKS gives humanitarian and emergency aid and fights the causes of hunger, injustice and
social deprivation. All the people should be able to live a life of dignity and of safety in
social, economic and political terms. The aid organisation has five regional offices in
Switzerland and is engaged in about 200 projects world-wide. HEKS operates in 21 key
countries mostly through Coordination Offices that work with local implementing partners.
In Zimbabwe, HEKS supports the efforts of various implementing partners in Matabeleland
South Province particularly in the Development of Rural Communities theme.
In pursuing its mandate, HEKS is currency supporting two partners in the implementation
of a Water Infrastructure Development Project in Matobo District through funding from the
Swiss Development Cooperation. This project seeks to complement efforts aimed at
promoting access to safe, adequate water supply and empowerment of communities to
maintain and promote hygiene in their communities.

The position needs to be filled As Soon As Possible.

Job Summary
Water Sanitat The ion and Hygiene Project Officer will work closely with the two
implementing partners by providing technical support and advice for the consolidation of all
(hard and software) components of the Water Infrastructure Development Project in Matobo
District. Technical support will include the implementation of Government Rural WASH
compliant hardware components such as boreholes, deep wells, roof top rainwater
harvesting initiatives and solid waste disposal infrastructure including the mentoring of
field staff in WASH. The incumbent will improve community knowledge, behavior and
practices in water, sanitation, health and hygiene. At the operational level, the WASH
Project Officer will liaise and interact with Government and other partners in ensuring that
all the WASH interventions comply with environmental and sustainable development
practices.

He/she will apply the Results Based Management Approach to monitor the performance of
the implementing partners’ progress in meeting the project’s outputs, outcomes and
impact thereof. Furthermore, the WASH Project Officer will promote knowledge management
through exchange of knowledge, experience, information, and will identify and compile the
best practices for dissemination to the various stakeholders. The incumbent will work
within the ambit of the District Water Supply and Sanitation Subcommittee and will report
to the Programme Coordinator.

Essential qualifications required
- Minimum five years field experience in managing the implementation of WASH
programs particularly in rural settings
- Hands on experience in Project Cycle Management is a requirement
- Solid knowledge of community approaches (PPHE, PHAST PRA and CLTS)
- Excellent writing and research skills, strong computer skills in particular MS Word,
Excel, Power Point
- Proven technical expertise in water, sanitation and hygiene related fields
- University qualifications in any one of the following disciplines an asset; Sanitation/
Environmental Engineering, Public Health, Civil/Mechanical Engineering, Geology, Hydrology,
Development/Social Work

Applications
Interested and qualified candidates may send a covering letter stating their interest and
salary requirement, their CV, references and copies of all official documents to:
The Programme Coordinator on email: heksprogrammes@yoafrica.com
or post/drop them off at No 6 Wallasey Street, Donnington, Bulawayo.

Application deadline: 13 September 2013 (close of business)

Women are encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Vacancy: Logistics Officer

A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen within the Supply and Logistics Unit.
Under the direct supervision of the Supply and Logistics Specialist, the incumbent will
assist in the logistics execution and coordination, procurement, distribution and monitoring
of UNICEF’s supplies, in support of the Country Programme.

Key result areas for this post include
- Monitors and tracks all offshore supplies procurement and ensure their smooth and
timely arrival and clearance into the country, updating reports with regular reviews
- Prepares and submits all clearance documents and act as focal point for Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and ZIMRA; follow up on preliminary supply clearance documentations to
facilitate timely customs clearance of supplies and equipment, in keeping with established
protocol
- Support coordination and ensures that all relevant documentation/information/
instruction are shared with the Distribution Center (Warehouse) for smooth receipt and
distribution of supplies at warehouse level
- Raises and monitors Logistics related Contracts/SSAs and ensure payment thresholds
and timeframes are adhered to
- Receives and processes invoices for logistics related services. Check invoices for
completeness and validity, compile tabulation and raise payment requests
- Maintain spreadsheets that monitor the utilisation of funds against contracts raised for
logistics related services and ensure payments are processed for services rendered
- Monitor contract performance of logistics service providers against defined KPIs
- Undertakes field visits to project sites to monitor and evaluate effectiveness and
appropriateness of supply inputs. Proposes corrective actions to improve logistical
procedures

Minimum qualifications and experience required
- Relevant Bachelor’s Degree supplemented by courses in logistics and supply chain
management are highly desirable
- Knowledge of Materials management – storage, inventory control, and materials
handling is also required
- At least six years of professional work experience in logistics management at a national
level, with an NGO or another UN agency is desirable
- Ability to manage day to day interactions with contracted external service providers
and analyse their performance
- Ability to analyse data, prepare reports and utilization of MS Word and MS Excel
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, and establish harmonious
and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization
To apply
If you have experience of working in a similar capacity, meet the above profile and want to
make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send your
application letter and curriculum vitae quoting vacancy notice number to the following
address.

HR Manager
(Vacancy Notice: Zim-2013:11)
UNICEF, 6 Fairbridge Avenue,
P O Box 1250
Belgravia, Harare

Or

Email: hararevacancies@unicef.org

Application deadline: 16 September 2013

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff.
Well qualified candidates, particularly women are especially encouraged to apply.

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Vacancy : Information Officer

The Institute for Young Women Development is a young-women development oriented organization working in the fields of advocacy and lobbying on young women's issues and rights, capacity development and livelihoods. The organisation which is headquartered in Bindura and operating in Mashonaland Central Province is looking for a young, dynamic and creative person for the post of Information Officer.

The Officer will report directly to the Director.

Key responsibilities

The incumbent will be expected to support the organisation's information management and internal and external communications functions through:

-    Developing the organisation's communications strategy

-    Development of communication materials and coordination of organisational publications, dissemination of information to members, partners and stakeholders

-    Writing and editing reports, newsletters, generation of website content, etc

-    Managing and updating the organisation's social media sites

-    Coordination of the organisation's projects information on implementation and impact

-    Handling of external information requests

-    Assist in development of project proposals, organising projects activities, facilitating meetings and workshops, monitoring of activities and effective communication of updates from the meetings

-    Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director

Qualifications and skills

-    A degree in journalism, media and mass communications or any other social sciences/related fields

-    Experience in young women/youth development issues in Zimbabwe and ability to work with rural communities

-    Good communication and report writing skills

-    Strong organizing, planning and management skills

-    Computer proficiency

-    Excellent oral and written communication skills

-    Ability to work under pressure

To apply

If you meet the above criteria, please forward your current CV and relevant certificates via email to: hr.iywd2011@gmail.com

Application deadline: 6 July 2013

Vacancies: Factory Manager + Administration Assistant

A well established South African based water-containing company intends to open a branch in Bulawayo. Applicants are invited to fill the following positions:

Factory Manager

Technical and production qualifications as well as experience in this field is required. A minimum of five years in a supervisory or management position is essential together with good administration skills We seek an applicant who has extremely high standards and who is a stickler to detail. A good state of physical strength is required to do an amount of physical engineering related work,
Excellent problem solving skills, staff management and logic is important to our client. Computer literacy is essential and knowledge of the Afrikaans language advantageous.
Applicants should hold a valid drivers licence and be over 35 years of age.
?Successful candidates for this position will be required to travel to Johannesburg for a two week training period.

Administration Assistant

A minimum of five years work experience in an administration-related position is essential. Stock keeping experience, Pastel Evolution and limited payroll is also necessary.
The ability to speak Afrikaans would be advantageous but is not essential. This position also requires someone in good physical condition as they will need to take stock in the yard on a daily basis.
Our applicant must have their own transport and be a logical thinker. Knowledge of VAT and other returns is also essential.

Key to the above positions is that two will need to work closely together and without much day to day supervision. The administration system will be online back to South Africa and there will be daily contact with the company’s head office.

Technical back up will be available from South Africa via the internet and telephone, however the factory manager must be capable of solving small technical issues on his own once having been trained .
The site will be visited on a regular basis depending on the situational requirements but it is not the intention of management to have to visit regularly.

Please email your CV with the job title as the subject, to MLC Corporate Recruitment at celine@mlc.co.zw
(all mlc registered applicants have already been considered)

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Vacancy: Community Publishing Assistant

Duties
- Edit, and develop youth and children’s voices
- Update ACPD’s website and publish community publishing messages electronically
- Update previous publications
- Documentary and community based research
- Co-facilitate with community publishing workshops
- Edit local publications
- Preparatory documents, testing and final checking of national publications
- Assist with the monitoring of readership responses
- Write proposals and reports for the department and edit organisational documents produced by other departments
- In-house training

Qualifications and Requirements
- A relevant degree
- Strong research, analytical thinking, writing and editing skills, demonstrated in published work
- Strong human relations and team building skills
- Creativity
- Strong motivation to learn
- New media skills
- At least 5 years relevant experience
- Commitment to social justice, and compatibility with ACPD’s vision, mission, values and principles

To apply, please send your CV and letter of application by Friday 31 May to: The Admin Coordinator on email allienp@acpdt.org
Deadline: 31 May 2013

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